Job Summary
The post holder will act as a Senior Nursing Assistant, supporting the multi‑disciplinary citywide team, working under the supervision of registered nurses. They will assist patients through the various clinics across Trafford and Manchester provided by the service. This includes clinic chaperoning doctors/specialist nurses, assisting with procedures and carrying out venepuncture. Having received training they will deliver a scientific service of microscopy staining slides, diagnosing infection within the Sexual Health Department. The post‑holder will keep the material resources well stocked in the clinical area and in the laboratory. They will be expected to rotate through managed areas within the clinic assisting in general care duties as specified below, under the overall guidance/supervision delegated by a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities
* Assist and chaperone nurses and doctors in a variety of clinics during patient consultation and clinical examination, including sexual health screening and specialist contraception clinics.
* Provide a phlebotomy service.
* Undertake specialist training to undertake microscopy.
* Work independently to provide asymptomatic sexual health screening and PrEP Express appointment clinics.
* Prepare clinic rooms prior to commencement of clinic sessions by ensuring relevant equipment and supplies are available.
* Maintain stock levels and ensure stock rotation.
* Assist with checking and recording of deliveries to clinical areas against original orders.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Holds a level 3 Vocational Qualification (e.g. NVQ or Apprenticeship) in clinical health care OR Able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skill and competency to undertake band 3 clinical skills.
* Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.
* Worked at a band 2 Nursing Assistant or equivalent.
Desirable:
* Speciality specific training and evidence of competencies being achieved and continued development.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
* Experience working in a healthcare organisation/setting, undertaking a wide range of clinical commitments.
* Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes.
* Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team.
* Experience of caring for a group of patients, and dealing with patient/relative complaints as appropriate.
Desirable:
* Experience in supporting Quality Improvement audits and research and development activities.
* Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment.
Skills and Abilities
Essential:
* Good communication skills (written and verbal).
* Taking and recording vital signs and other clinical skill following appropriate training and assessment within scope of job role.
* Able to work as a team.
* Able to carry out routine and non‑routine tasks.
* Able to work on own initiative in delivering patient care, following direction by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
* Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors, colleagues and the broader Trust staff.
* Computer skills.
Desirable:
* Experience of inducting, coaching and supervising junior staff.
Attributes
Essential:
* Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
* Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate.
* Professional outlook and positive attitude.
* Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.
* Honest and trustworthy.
Disclosures and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Job Details
* Date posted: 17 March 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum (pro rata)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 349-MRI-7876891C*
* Job location: The Urmston Clinic, 74 Princess Road, Urmston, M41 5SQ
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Employer Details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Urmston Clinic, 74 Princess Road, Urmston, M41 5SQ
Website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
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